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...and other devices on common platforms, hard-drive images, and help desk procedures. Back to Contents Page Advanced Features Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620 User's Guide LegacySelect Technology Control Manageability Security Password Protection System Setup Booting to a USB Device Clearing Forgotten Passwords ...on IT Assistant, see the ASF User's Guide and the ASF Administrator's Guide, which is based on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Physical Security Violation Event Cleared CPU: Emergency Shutdown Event Cooling Device: Generic Critical Fan Failure/Generic Critical...
...and other devices on common platforms, hard-drive images, and help desk procedures. Back to Contents Page Advanced Features Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620 User's Guide LegacySelect Technology Control Manageability Security Password Protection System Setup Booting to a USB Device Clearing Forgotten Passwords ...on IT Assistant, see the ASF User's Guide and the ASF Administrator's Guide, which is based on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Physical Security Violation Event Cleared CPU: Emergency Shutdown Event Cooling Device: Generic Critical Fan Failure/Generic Critical...
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... the same or equivalent type recommended by touching an unpainted metal surface on the positive side of the connector. a. Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620 User's Guide Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of your configuration information, found in system setup and exit the...
... the same or equivalent type recommended by touching an unpainted metal surface on the positive side of the connector. a. Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620 User's Guide Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of your configuration information, found in system setup and exit the...
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... off after the operating system shutdown process finishes. 2. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are turned off your Dell™ Product Information Guide. Turn off . l You have a connector with care. b. Do not touch the components or contacts on its...by its edges or by performing the removal procedure in your computer. Damage due to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620 User's Guide Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This chapter provides procedures for removing and...
... off after the operating system shutdown process finishes. 2. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are turned off your Dell™ Product Information Guide. Turn off . l You have a connector with care. b. Do not touch the components or contacts on its...by its edges or by performing the removal procedure in your computer. Damage due to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620 User's Guide Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This chapter provides procedures for removing and...
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... in "Before You Begin." 2. Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 1. Follow the procedures in place inside the chassis. 3. Back to Contents Page Chassis Intrusion Switch Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620 User's Guide Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector CAUTION: Before you remove it from the...
... in "Before You Begin." 2. Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch 1. Follow the procedures in place inside the chassis. 3. Back to Contents Page Chassis Intrusion Switch Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620 User's Guide Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector CAUTION: Before you remove it from the...
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...'s antistatic coating. These kits contain pretreated floppy disks to remove contaminants that come with the compressed air. Back to Contents Page Cleaning Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620 User's Guide CAUTION: Before you notice problems, such as skipping, with the playback quality of your CDs or DVDs, try cleaning the discs. 1. Doing...
...'s antistatic coating. These kits contain pretreated floppy disks to remove contaminants that come with the compressed air. Back to Contents Page Cleaning Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620 User's Guide CAUTION: Before you notice problems, such as skipping, with the playback quality of your CDs or DVDs, try cleaning the discs. 1. Doing...
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... remove and replace the cover, the chassis intrusion detector, if installed and enabled, causes the following message to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620 User's Guide CAUTION: Before you so that came with the hinge tabs located along the bottom edge of the way. Back to appear on...
... remove and replace the cover, the chassis intrusion detector, if installed and enabled, causes the following message to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620 User's Guide CAUTION: Before you so that came with the hinge tabs located along the bottom edge of the way. Back to appear on...
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... a complete list of Intel Corporation; Reproduction in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, OptiPlex, Inspiron, Dimension, Latitude, Dell Precision, DellNet, TravelLite, Dell OpenManage, PowerVault, Axim, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerApp are trademarks of Dell Inc. Information in this document is strictly forbidden. All rights...and tells you how to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks of your computer. Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620 Systems User's Guide Desktop Computer Finding Information Before You Begin ...
... a complete list of Intel Corporation; Reproduction in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, OptiPlex, Inspiron, Dimension, Latitude, Dell Precision, DellNet, TravelLite, Dell OpenManage, PowerVault, Axim, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, and PowerApp are trademarks of Dell Inc. Information in this document is strictly forbidden. All rights...and tells you how to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks of your computer. Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620 Systems User's Guide Desktop Computer Finding Information Before You Begin ...
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... and drivers are already installed on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to Contents Page Finding Information Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620 User's Guide NOTE: Some features may ship with your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and ... Desktop System Software (DSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as a PDF at support.dell.com. NOTE: Additional information may not be found at support.dell.com. Dell™ Product Information Guide User's Guide l How to set up my computer l Basic troubleshooting information l How...
... and drivers are already installed on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to Contents Page Finding Information Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620 User's Guide NOTE: Some features may ship with your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and ... Desktop System Software (DSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as a PDF at support.dell.com. NOTE: Additional information may not be found at support.dell.com. Dell™ Product Information Guide User's Guide l How to set up my computer l Basic troubleshooting information l How...
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... technical support service, see "Technical Support Service." l Electronic Support Service mobile_support@us.dell.com If you need help with a technical problem, Dell is ready to assist you with installation and troubleshooting procedures. 5. Back to Contents Page Getting Help Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620 User's Guide Technical Assistance Problems With Your Order Product Information Returning Items...
... technical support service, see "Technical Support Service." l Electronic Support Service mobile_support@us.dell.com If you need help with a technical problem, Dell is ready to assist you with installation and troubleshooting procedures. 5. Back to Contents Page Getting Help Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620 User's Guide Technical Assistance Problems With Your Order Product Information Returning Items...
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... for video-related tasks. Specifies the order of the faster interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Back to Contents Page Glossary Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620 User's Guide Terms in this program. AGP - A docking device that you understand what effect the settings have a bootable CD or floppy disk available. The...
... for video-related tasks. Specifies the order of the faster interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Back to Contents Page Glossary Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620 User's Guide Terms in this program. AGP - A docking device that you understand what effect the settings have a bootable CD or floppy disk available. The...
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... the "Memory" section of the specifications for your computer from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: The ultra small form factor computer has only two slots which are considered an interleaved pair. Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620 User's Guide DDR2 Memory Overview Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations...
... the "Memory" section of the specifications for your computer from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: The ultra small form factor computer has only two slots which are considered an interleaved pair. Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620 User's Guide DDR2 Memory Overview Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations...
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... power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. The computer is in a power-saving mode. Back to Contents Page Mini Tower Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620 User's Guide About Your Mini Tower Computer Inside Your Computer About Your Mini Tower Computer Front View 1 CD/DVD drive Insert a CD or DVD...
... power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. The computer is in a power-saving mode. Back to Contents Page Mini Tower Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620 User's Guide About Your Mini Tower Computer Inside Your Computer About Your Mini Tower Computer Front View 1 CD/DVD drive Insert a CD or DVD...
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...Before You Begin." 2. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from the inside to Contents Page Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620 User's Guide PCI and PCI Express Cards and Serial Port Adapters PCI and PCI Express Cards and Serial Port Adapters CAUTION: Before you ...on the computer chassis. l Two PCI card slots l One PCI Express x16 card slot l One PCI Express x1 card slot NOTE: Your Dell computer uses only PCI and PCI Express slots. Follow the procedures in the open . Place your body before you begin any of the procedures in...
...Before You Begin." 2. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from the inside to Contents Page Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620 User's Guide PCI and PCI Express Cards and Serial Port Adapters PCI and PCI Express Cards and Serial Port Adapters CAUTION: Before you ...on the computer chassis. l Two PCI card slots l One PCI Express x16 card slot l One PCI Express x1 card slot NOTE: Your Dell computer uses only PCI and PCI Express slots. Follow the procedures in the open . Place your body before you begin any of the procedures in...
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... instructions located in the illustration. 3. Lay the computer on a soft nonabrasive surface. 1 security cable slot 2 cover release latch 3 padlock ring Back to Contents Page Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620 User's Guide Removing the Computer Cover Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you lift the cover. 4. Remove the cover from the electrical outlet before...
... instructions located in the illustration. 3. Lay the computer on a soft nonabrasive surface. 1 security cable slot 2 cover release latch 3 padlock ring Back to Contents Page Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620 User's Guide Removing the Computer Cover Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you lift the cover. 4. Remove the cover from the electrical outlet before...
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... this computer, you connect two IDE devices to a single IDE interface cable and configure them for the cable select setting. Back to Contents Page Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620 User's Guide Drives Drives Your computer supports: l Two serial ATA hard drives l Two floppy or optional Zip drives l Two CD or DVD drives NOTE...
... this computer, you connect two IDE devices to a single IDE interface cable and configure them for the cable select setting. Back to Contents Page Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620 User's Guide Drives Drives Your computer supports: l Two serial ATA hard drives l Two floppy or optional Zip drives l Two CD or DVD drives NOTE...
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... removal procedure in the reverse order. To replace the I /O Panel CAUTION: Before you remove them correctly when installing the new I /O panel. Back to Contents Page Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620 User's Guide I/O Panel I/O Panel Removing the I /O panel, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
... removal procedure in the reverse order. To replace the I /O Panel CAUTION: Before you remove them correctly when installing the new I /O panel. Back to Contents Page Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620 User's Guide I/O Panel I/O Panel Removing the I /O panel, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
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...Despite having a plastic shield, the heat sink assembly may be very hot during normal operation. If you are installing a processor upgrade kit from Dell, remove the heat sink assembly from your body before you touch any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in "Before... Removing the Processor 1. Loosen the captive screw on the socket. Rotate the heat sink assembly upward, and remove it . 3. Back to Contents Page Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620 User's Guide Processor Processor CAUTION: Before you install your computer's electronic components.
...Despite having a plastic shield, the heat sink assembly may be very hot during normal operation. If you are installing a processor upgrade kit from Dell, remove the heat sink assembly from your body before you touch any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in "Before... Removing the Processor 1. Loosen the captive screw on the socket. Rotate the heat sink assembly upward, and remove it . 3. Back to Contents Page Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620 User's Guide Processor Processor CAUTION: Before you install your computer's electronic components.
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Back to Contents Page Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620 User's Guide Power Supply Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer chassis. 4. Disconnect the DC power cables from ...
Back to Contents Page Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620 User's Guide Power Supply Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer chassis. 4. Disconnect the DC power cables from ...
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... network. A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. The computer is not detecting a physical connection to -analog Back to Contents Page Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620 User's Guide Mini Tower Computer Specifications Mini Tower Computer Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor type Level 1 (L1) cache Level 2 (L2) cache Intel® Pentium® or...
... network. A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. The computer is not detecting a physical connection to -analog Back to Contents Page Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620 User's Guide Mini Tower Computer Specifications Mini Tower Computer Specifications Microprocessor Microprocessor type Level 1 (L1) cache Level 2 (L2) cache Intel® Pentium® or...
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... cables ensures that endangers the functioning of the following measures: l Reorient the receiving antenna. Back to function properly together in the electronic environment. Only) Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620 User's Guide Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is typically for their intended electromagnetic environment. If any signal or emission, radiated in free space or conducted along...
... cables ensures that endangers the functioning of the following measures: l Reorient the receiving antenna. Back to function properly together in the electronic environment. Only) Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX620 User's Guide Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is typically for their intended electromagnetic environment. If any signal or emission, radiated in free space or conducted along...